International Water Purification Project

Dr Jeffrey Hwang came today to tell us about their clubs international project of water purification.

These water purifiers are hand made from locally sourced ingredients and made by local labour in Paraguay.  See picture.

You put water that needs filtering in and leave it to filter which it will do overnight.  In the morning you have clean water that is 99% clean.  Amazing.  With a simple clean after two weeks and its ready to go again.

Water is a Rotary International major project and is therefore available for matching grants. this is a joint project for the Twain Rotary club and the Vancouver Centennial Rotary club.

Most rain in this area of Paraguay falls in three months of the year so they need storage facilities like large ponds but then the water needs filtering.

They are providing employment for the local villagers and clean water as well.  The death rate for children is 10 times in this area than what it is in the city.  Pure water and fresh vegetables will help.

Each hand made filter will last about 5 years.

They are made from clay, sand and biodegradable material like sawdust.  These are also used for irrigation of plants.

They have also built a temporary school for the villagers.

The speaker was thanked by Ilan.